Library Assistant

Pechsgs; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PECHS Girls’ School is seeking a responsible and organised Library Assistant to support the school library’s daily operations and promote a culture of reading among students.

The ideal candidate has experience in a school library or similar academic setting; formal Library Science qualification is not mandatory, but basic computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school library or similar academic setting preferred.
• Formal qualification in Library Science is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of the school library
• Issue and receive books; maintain accurate borrowing records
• Help students and teachers in locating books and reference material
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and discipline in the library
• Arrange books properly according to the classification system in use
• Support the librarian in cataloguing, labeling, and shelving books
• Assist during library periods, reading sessions, and school activities
• Help in maintaining library registers and basic digital records (if applicable)
• Report damaged or missing books to the librarian
• Encourage students to develop good reading habits

Skills

Library experience

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organised & punctual

Job description

PECHS Girls’ School is looking for a responsible and organised Library Assistant to support the effective functioning of the school library and promote a culture of reading among students.

Required Qualification & Experience

• Prior experience working in a school library or similar academic setting will be preferred
• Formal qualification in Library Science is not mandatory

Expected Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of the school library
• Issue and receive books; maintain accurate borrowing records
• Help students and teachers in locating books and reference material
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and discipline in the library
• Arrange books properly according to the classification system in use
• Support the librarian in cataloguing, labeling, and shelving books
• Assist during library periods, reading sessions, and school activities
• Help in maintaining library registers and basic digital records (if applicable)
• Report damaged or missing books to the librarian
• Encourage students to develop good reading habits

Preferred Skills & Qualities

• Basic computer skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with children in a calm and supportive manner
• Organised, punctual, and responsible

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